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CALAFATE & CHALTEN EXTENSION – 5 DAYS

from USD$ 3,085 / 5 days

Summary

  • 5 days of adventure in Los Glaciares National Park.
  • Visit the city of El Calafate and the Trekking Paradise of El Chalten.
  • See the Perito Moreno Glacier and enjoy an adventurous sailing to get close to this stunning Glacier.
  • Trek to the Los Tres lagoon (Laguna de los Tres) and the Torre Hill (Cerro Torre).

Day 1:  Arrival to El Calafate
Day 2: El Calafate – Perito Moreno Glacier and Sailing Full Day Tour – El Chaltén. 
Day 3: El Chaltén – “Laguna de los Tres” Full Day Trek
Day 4: El Chaltén – “Cerro Torre” Full Day Trek
Day 5: El Chaltén – El Calafate – Departure

Overview

On this program, you will go on a 5-day adventure in Argentinean Patagonia! You will explore the city of Calafate and the tourist town of Chalten, both located within the Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

There, you will go on several excursions over the Patagonian steppe, and see some of the region’s main attractions: the Perito Moreno glacier, the Los Tres lagoon, and the Torre hill, all unmissable destinations.

Itinerary Details

Once you arrive at Calafate airport, an agency rep will be waiting for you along with your driver, to take you to your hotel in Calafate. Once you have checked in, you will have the afternoon free to rest or explore Calafate. Its attractions include the amazing Patagonian ice museum the “Glaciarium”, the archeological site of Punta Walichu, various estates such as Nibepo Aike and the Estancia Cristina, and a variety of restaurants and breweries where you can sample some local traditional produce.

Meals:  None.

Hotel

Kosten Aike Hotel

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, a van will pick you up to begin your excursion towards the Perito Moreno glacier, located 80 km from the city center.

The journey will take us along the edge of Lake Argentino, and you will be able to observe a range of birdlife flying over the region. Of particular note are the black-necked swan, flamingo, condor and eagle. You will be able to admire the Patagonian steppe and learn about the area’s history. Once we arrive at the Los Glaciares National Park, we will go through the “curva de los suspiros” or “sighing curve”, which will be your first viewpoint for a panorama of the Perito Moreno glacier. Then we will head for the port, where we will embark on a 1-hour sail through ice floes and observe the glacier up-close, watching the glacier calving into the waters of Lake Rico.

Finally, we will disembark in front of the Perito Moreno glacier, where we will have access to a series of walkways and viewpoints and will be able to look at the glacier from several perspectives. After exploring the area, there will be time for lunch at a restaurant (not included) before finally returning to the hotel to pack your bags and get ready to head for the town of Chalten, our next destination.

Meals:  Breakfast, box lunch.

Hotel

Chalten Suites Hotel

The adventure will begin departing from your hotel at 8am, heading for one of the National Park’s unmissable hiking paths, famous for its impressive views made up of forests, lagoons, and glaciers. The path will take you to the base of the legendary Fitz Roy hill. From the town, we will cover 18km back to our starting point, during which time we will spend around 20 minutes enjoying the landscape in the area around Chalten.

Once we are back at our starting point, we will begin to enter the dense beech forest alongside the River Blanco. After 1 hour’s hiking, we will arrive at the first mirador, with excellent views of the Piedras Blancas Glacier. There, you can rest and enjoy the view, before continuing on the path for around 45 minutes to the Poincenot camp, contained within a beautiful beech forest. Then we will cross the river over a small rope bridge to the Base Camp of Rio Blanco. From there, if you have energy left, we can continue on to the Los Tres Lagoon viewpoint, which includes a 420-meter uphill walk and a 1-hour hike. Once we reach the highest point of the path on the moraine, you will be able to observe the majestic granite hill of Fitz Roy, the Los Tres glacier and its lagoon, which we will walk alongside to the Sucia Lagoon viewpoint and the glacier of the same name. There, you will have time to have lunch, rest, and enjoy the panorama.

On the way back, you will visit the Capri lagoon, highly popular with photography aficionados, before arriving back in Chalten at around 5-6pm.

  • Duration: All day (8 to 9 hrs).
  • Technical difficulty: Beginner.
  • Personal level necessary: Moderate.
  • Departure: 08:00 –  Return: 17:00 -18:00 hrs.

Meals: Breakfast, box lunch.

Hotel

Chalten Suites Hotel

On this day, we will go on another of the region’s unmissable hikes, exploring the Torre lagoon and contemplating the impressive views of the Torre massif, Cordón Adela, Solo hill and the various glaciers there.

The path leaves from the town itself, with a mild incline for the first few minutes, following the route of the Fitz Roy River. After 20 minutes, you will be able to see the Fitz Roy canyon and its gorgeous waterfalls. The views from here include the unique Solo hill, the Cordón Adela and the imposing Torre hill.

After the first hour hiking, you will arrive at the Torre hill viewpoint where you will rest for a short while and enjoy the gorgeous views of the massif and its glaciers. From there, we will continue walking for 1 hour through a beautiful valley until you reach the Agostini Base Camp. For a few more minutes we will carry on walking until you reach the Torre lagoon, seeing impressive beech forests, ancient glaciers, and a wide variety of birds, including, with a little luck, the Magellanic woodpecker!

Once at the Torre lagoon, we will enjoy the incredible sights of the ice floes caused by the frontal part of the glacier calving. After a rest, time to explore, and lunch, we will begin our return to Chalten.

Note: If passengers want to, the visit can be extended from the Torre lagoon to the Maestri viewpoint. This is 2 kilometers further away, around 45 minutes, along the lagoon to the edge of the forest, which forms a natural balcony over the Torre lagoon and glacier.

  • Duration: All day (6 to 7 hrs).
  • Technical difficulty: Beginner.
  • Personal level necessary: Moderate.
  • Departure: 9:00  Return: 16:00.

Meals: Breakfast, box lunch.

Hotel

Chalten Suites Hotel

After 4 days of adventure, depending on your flight time, you will have time to enjoy the hotel’s facilities before a van picks you up to take you to Calafate airport.

Meals:  Breakfast.

End of EcoChile Services.

2026 – 2027  SEASON RATES

Price per person
>> USD 3,085

  • Price is based on double occupancy. Please note that international and domestic flights are not included.
  • The listed price is based on two people sharing a double room. Final pricing may vary depending on the time of year, group size, accommodation availability, and travel during special dates.
  • Solo travelers or those requesting single rooms must pay a single supplement. Rates may be adjusted upon request.
  • The single supplement applies to regular (shared) tours and is subject to availability, which must be confirmed before reserving the trip.
  • If the mentioned hotels are unavailable, similar alternatives of the same standard will be provided.

Price includes:

  • Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary (4 nights)
  • All transportation as specified in the itinerary.
  • All activities as specified in the itinerary, including transportation, entrance fees, and meals.
  • Professional, bilingual guide during the tours.
  • Trip Coordinator: a 24/7 point of contact, supporting you during your trip

Meals included:

  • Day 1: —
  • Day 2: Breakfast, box lunch.
  • Day 3: Breakfast, box lunch.
  • Day 4: Breakfast, box lunch.
  • Day 5: Breakfast.

Not included

  • International and domestic flight tickets
  • Travel insurance
  • Voluntary tipping
  • Items of personal use
  • Any item (meal, beverage, or activity) not mentioned on the itinerary

Our Commitment with Sustainability

We consistently endeavor to organize and conduct sustainable trips. Here’s what we always strive to achieve:

  1. Locally Sourced Cuisine: We provide locally prepared food using regional products.
  2. Plastic-Free Travel: Throughout your journey, we aim to work with local providers who use reusable or glass bottles and recyclable containers.
  3. Sustainable Accommodation: Our selected hotels are dedicated to sustainability as part of their mission and operations. Although, please note that occasionally our top choices may not be available.
  4. Community Collaboration: We actively collaborate with local suppliers and communities in each destination.
  5. Small Group Sizes: To enhance your experience and minimize our impact, we ensure our tour groups remain small.
  6. Respect for Local Communities: We deeply respect and value the lifestyles, beliefs, and traditions of the local communities we have the privilege to visit.

However, it’s important to acknowledge that in certain areas, resources, and awareness may be limited, so we can’t always guarantee complete adherence to our sustainability standard.

 

CALAFATE & CHALTEN EXTENSION – 5 DAYS

Duration: 5 days

Price: from USD$ 3,085 / person

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